Digital Badging and Micro-Credentialing Solution

SOL #: FY26_Digital_BadgingSpecial NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA3300 42 CONS CC
MAXWELL AFB, AL, 36112-6334, United States

Place of Performance

Montgomery, AL

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers (518210)

PSC

Data Collection Services (R702)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 26, 2026
2
Last Updated
May 26, 2026
3
Action Date
Jun 9, 2026, 6:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell AFB, AL has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract to Instructure, Inc. for a commercial digital badging and micro-credentialing solution. This solution will support enterprise-wide faculty and student development. While this is an intent to award sole source, other interested and capable parties are invited to submit their capabilities by June 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.

Purpose & Scope

This procurement aims to acquire user-access subscriptions for a digital badging and micro-credentialing platform. The solution is intended to modernize learning, incentivize faculty development, and enhance the recognition of competency-based achievements across the enterprise. Key requirements include the capability to issue, manage, and verify digital credentials.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
  • Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to June 1, 2029 (Base year plus two option years)
  • Place of Performance: Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
  • NAICS Code: 518210 - Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

Submission & Evaluation

No formal written solicitation will be issued. This procurement is conducted under the authority of RFO 6.103-1. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement must submit:

  1. A demonstration of current capability to fulfill the requirement.
  2. Company details: name, point of contact, email, phone, fax, business type and size, CAGE Code, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Submissions are due by June 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST and must be sent via email only. Oral submissions will not be accepted. If no responsible and responsive offers are received by the deadline, the sole source contract will be awarded to Instructure, Inc.

Eligibility

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and eligible to process invoices through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact SSgt Bryant Nguyen (bryant.nguyen@us.af.mil) or LaChandra Thompson (lachandra.thompson@us.af.mil).

People

Points of Contact

SSgt Bryant NguyenPRIMARY
LaChandra ThompsonSECONDARY

Files

Files

No files attached to this opportunity

Versions

Version 2
Special Notice
Posted: May 26, 2026
View
Version 1Viewing
Special Notice
Posted: May 26, 2026